Proof of Usefulness Report

Sober Sidekick by Empathy Health Tech

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+208
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Sober Sidekick addresses a critical real-world problem (addiction recovery) with a reported 200,000 users and strong peer-support mechanics. While the core mission and reported metrics (6.8 responses/post) demonstrate high utility, the submission is marred by hyperbolic and inaccurate data entry (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' as the audience). These data quality issues significantly reduce the confidence score, despite the project's evident potential and verifiable niche traction. The score reflects a 'Small but Promising' project.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+108.0
Audience Reach Impact+17.5
Technical Innovation+50.0
Evidence Of Traction+30.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+24.0
Subtotal+53.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+208

Project Details

Description
Mission: Replace Stigma with Empathy through engagement technology. Empathy HealthTech powers Sober Sidekick, an app that gamifies peer-to-peer support to form meaningful connections around issues that people are afraid to discuss on every other social platform. Never Alone. No member has ever posted without receiving support from another member. For every member who posts, 6.8 members respond with support. Grew from 10,000 to 200,000 users. January 2021 - Now. 4.8/5 Star Rating. Over 1,800 Reviews. Users have claimed this app saved their life.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline